AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate Risk Response: Cloud seeding has started in the Philippines’ Negros Island Region and Panay, with eight sorties already completed to ease drought stress on sugarcane as “super, super El Niño” looms. Regenerative Farming Push: In Davao City, fruit output in 2026 is down about 50% amid erratic weather, pests, and high input costs, prompting officials to promote regenerative practices and even explore chemical residue checks. Water & Land Stewardship: Iowa’s Linn County is building a new wetland at Morgan Creek Park that could filter about 40 million gallons of stormwater yearly while creating habitat. Fisheries Enforcement: The Philippines’ BFAR is asking the Supreme Court to reconsider a ruling that struck down mandatory vessel monitoring, arguing it’s key to curbing illegal fishing. BRICS & Ag Tech: BRICS leaders at the 18th summit backed a Digital Agriculture Network using AI and geospatial tools, plus an SME portal and startup support. Agricultural Innovation: Oman is running a regional molecular breeding and marker-assisted selection workshop with IAEA and FAO support to strengthen climate-ready crop improvement. Drought Pressure Elsewhere: Sri Lanka reports over 161,000 people affected by worsening drought, with agriculture and water supplies under strain.
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